Shula – 13 pounds (she's just big boned) of pampered princess (royalty in her own right). Considers living on a bus akin to being perennially transported in a giant cat carrier to the vet.

Doreen – AKA Queen of the Road (Tim wants it clear the title doesn't refer to him.) 5'2 1/2" tall, XXX pound wife determined to prove to husband that living one's dream can have its nightmarish aspects.